01英语四级真题.docx

1、01英语四级真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there wil

2、l be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear: You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C)

3、At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 oclock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the correct answer. You should choose A on the Answer Sheet and mark it with

4、 a single line through the center.Sample Answer A B C D1.A) The man enjoys traveling by car. B) The man lives far from the subway. C) The man is good at driving. D) The man used to own a car.2.A) Tony should continue taking the course.B) She approves of Tonys decision. C) Tony can choose another sci

5、ence course. D) She cant meet Tony so early in the morning.3.A) She has to study for the exam. B) She is particularly interested in plays. C) Shes eager to watch the new play. D) She can lend her notes to the man.真题网提供 4.A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later. B) They will att

6、ract fewer kids as on-line education expands. C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education. D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5.A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper. B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements. C) Most students find it

7、 hard to get a job after they graduate. D) Most students dont want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6.A) Move the washing machine to the basement. B) Turn the basement into a workshop. C) Repair the washing machine. D) Finish his assignment.7.A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.

8、B) The professor has changed his reading assignment. C) Some of the students are not on the professors list. D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8.A) She doesnt want to talk about the contest. B) Shes modest about her success in the contest. C) Shes spent two years studying E

9、nglish in Canada. D) Shes very proud of her success in the speech contest.9.A) Talking about sports. C) Reading newspapers.B) Writing up local news. D) Putting up advertisements.10.A)They shouldnt change their plan. B) Theyd better change their mind. C) The tennis game wont last long. D) Weather for

10、ecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound Dictation注意：听力理解的B节（Section B）为复合式听写（Compound Dictation），题目印刷在答题纸上，请用黑色钢笔或黑色水笔在答题纸上作答。Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of t

11、hem there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage. Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all sp

12、ell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu（流感）may make a difference in how long the misery lasts. The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. Thats because the pre

13、scription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come. The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while th

14、e flu is caused by three viruses flu A, B and C. There is no care for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine（疫苗）, which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA. But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common co

15、ld have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for. Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a ever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. An

16、d in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come, it suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms. The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their

17、 small children have flu-like symptoms. Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome（综合症）, a rare but serious condition of the liver and c

18、entral nervous system. There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.11.According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help _.A) shorten the duration of the

19、 illness B) the patient buy medicine over the counter. C) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs D) prevent the people from catching colds and the flu12.We learn from the passage that _.A)one doesnt need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu B) aspirin should not be included in ove

20、r-the-counter medicines for the flu C) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system D) over-the-counter drugs can e taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13.According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, one should _.A) identify the virus which

21、causes it B) consult a doctor as soon as possible C) take medicine upon catching the disease D) remain alert when the disease is spreading真题网提供 14.Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A) A stuffy nose. C) A sore throat.B) A high temperature. D) A dry cough.15.If child

22、ren have flu-like symptoms, their parents _.A) are advised not to give them aspirin B) should watch out for signs of Reye syndrome C) are encourage to take them to hospital for vaccination D) should prevent them from mixing with people running a feverPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the fo

23、llowing passage. In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to

24、 find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 Americans preschools teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the J

25、apanese respondents（答问卷者）listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the Americans respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade an

26、d beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writhing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents. In recent comparison of Japa

27、nese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented（强调个体发展的） Americans listed group experience as one of thei

28、r top three reasons. An emphasis on school education. Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities t

29、hat have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the childrens chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free p

30、lay as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16.We learnt from the first paragraph that many Americans believe _.A) Japanese parents are more involved in preschools education than American parents B) Japans economic success is a result of its scientific achievement

31、s C) Japanese preschools education emphasizes academic instruction D) Japans higher education in superior to theirs17.Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to _.A) problem solving C) parental guidanceB) group experience D) individually-oriented development18.I

32、n Japans preschool education, the focus is on _.A) preparing children academically B) developing childrens artistic interests C) tapping childrens potential D) shaping childrens character19.Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to _.A) broaden childrens horizon C) lighten childrens study loadB) cultivate childrens creativity D) enrich childrens knowledge20.Why do some J